Doc: Comparison between Jordan and Russell is within reason

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DeAndre Jordan leads in the NBA in rebounding, ranks fourth in blocks and is also first in shooting percentage.

Jordan has played at a consistently higher level under Doc Rivers than he did for Vinny Del Negro.

Rivers believes a comparison of Jordan to Bill Russell is within reason.

I dont know why, Rivers said. Why cant you want to be the best? I dont see why its insane.

I genuinely see traits of Bill Russell. I didnt say he was Bill Russell. I just think thats a good thing. What do you see? You see block shots, hes the (leading) rebounder in the league, hes blocking everything that comes his way and he changes shots. Thats what Bill Russell does. So thats been a good thing.

I can only laugh and wish I could kind of carry that guys jock strap, Jordan said. To be compared with somebody like that, even if Docs just joking, I take it to heart because I want to be the best defensive player and the best rebounder and the best chief out there on the floor I can be. I know that Doc instilled that in me.

Via Scott Howard-Cooper/NBA.com
 

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he's a good rebounder and shot blocker but idk if I would compare him to Bill fucking Russell.
 

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